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2009 Nissan Maxima S CONSULT-III (C-III) ECM REPROGRAMMING

CONSULT-III (C-III) ECM REPROGRAMMING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 1RZ36, Date of Issue: May 11, 2011
CONSULT-III (C-III) ECM REPROGRAMMING
 C-III PCMCIA Card Adapter is installed.
 C-III Security Card is installed.
INFINITI: All Infiniti
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Infiniti
NOTE: A symptom based TSB is required before using this procedure.
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
 ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been freshly synchronized (updated).
 All C-III software updates (if any) have been installed.
NOTE: The CONSULT PC automatically gets applicable ECM reprogramming data
during ASIST synchronization.
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 A screen print for Warranty documentation can be done from C-III during this
process while still cable-connected to the vehicle.
1. Use the USB cable to connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the CONSULT PC and then
connect the VI to the vehicle.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
3. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery:
CAUTION: For ECM reprogramming, be sure to have the CONSULT PC
connected to the VI with the USB cable. If the C-III computer is not
connected to the VI with the USB cable, the ECM may be
damaged.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the CONSULT PC battery
voltage drops during reprogramming recovery, the process will be
interrupted and the ECM will be damaged.
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For Conventional Vehicles
 Set the battery charger at a low charge rate.
For Hybrid Vehicles
 Use the GR-8 - Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station.
 If needed, refer to Hybrid Service TSBs for connecting the GR-8 to the Hybrid
12V battery.
4. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
 The engine must be OFF (not running) during the reprogramming procedure.
 For Hybrid vehicles, Make sure the dash warning lights are ON and the "READY"
light is OFF.
NOTE: The GR-8 (Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station) set to "Power
Supply" mode is recommended.
CAUTION: Be sure the battery charger is connected securely to the
battery. Make sure the battery voltage stays above 12 V
during reprogramming. If the battery voltage drops during
reprogramming, the ECM may be damaged. NOTE: ECM
recovery data may be available. CLICK HERE to link to the
ECM REPROGRAM INTERRUPTION RECOVERY General
Procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a standard battery charger for Hybrid vehicles.
Make sure to connect the GR-8 securely to the Hybrid 12V
battery. Make sure the battery voltage stays above 12 V
during reprogramming. If the battery voltage drops during
reprogramming, the ECM may be damaged. NOTE: ECM
recovery data may be available. CLICK HERE to link to the
ECM REPROGRAM INTERRUPTION RECOVERY General
Procedure.
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 Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior
lights, HVAC, blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel
heater, etc.
 Turn off all external Bluetooth? devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.)
within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
5. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) are not running.
If the cooling fans are runnning:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. If the vehicle
battery voltage drops below 12 V before reprogramming starts,
reprogramming will not complete. After the "Transfer To VI" is
complete, the reprogramming will stop, and "Transfer To ECU"
will not start.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn off all external Bluetooth? devices. If
Bluetooth? signal waves are within range of the CONSULT
PC and the VI during reprogramming, reprogramming may be
interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.
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b. Wait for the engine to cool.
c. Turn the ignition ON (with engine OFF).
d. Make sure the engine cooling fans are not running.
6. Open / start ASIST on the CONSULT PC.
7. Select CONSULT Utilities, CONSULT-III, and Wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in
progress" message to clear.
8. Select the detected VI from the list. (See Figure 1 .)
9. Select Connect. (See Figure 1 .)
10. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
11. Select ECM reprogramming / Programming (see Figure 2 ).
12. Select Select (see Figure 2 ).
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13. Select Confirm (see Figure 3 ).
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14. Select Diagnosis (see Figure 4 ).
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15. Wait for ECM Diagnosis to complete.
16. If there are no DTCs, select the "Repair" icon (see Figure 5 ).
 If there are any DTCs other than those listed in the accompanying Symptom
based TSB, diagnose, perform repairs, and erase DTCs before continuing.
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17. Select the "ECM Reprogram" icon (see Figure 6 ).
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18. At this point, refer to the symptom based TSB that directed you to reprogram the
ECM.
 The symptom based TSB is required in order to determine which reprogramming
part number to use.
19. Select Next (see Figure 7 ).
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NOTE: If the screen in Figure 8 appears, there is data stored in the VI. Select
"Yes" to proceed with Reprogramming.
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20. The screen in Figure 9 is displayed during data transfer.
CAUTION: During data transfer:
 DO NOT disturb the VI, DDL, or USB connections.
 DO NOT try to start the engine or turn the ignition OFF.
 The engine fans may turn on. This is normal.
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a. DO NOT replace the ECM. The ECM is not damaged.
b. Check / make sure the battery voltage is above 12 V and all vehicle
electrical loads are turned OFF (see Step 3 and Step 4).
c. Select Cancel Data Transmission , then click on the "Home" icon (upper left
corner of C-III screen) and re-start from the beginning (go to Step 1).
NOTE:  If "Transfer To VI" reaches 100%, and "Transfer To ECU" does not
start, or
 The Error in Figure 9a displays.
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21. When the screen in Figure 10 appears, ECM reprogramming is complete.
 Print this screen and attach it to the Repair Order for Warranty
documentation.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 10 does not display (reprogramming does
not complete), CLICK HERE to link to the ECM REPROGRAM
INTERRUPTION RECOVERY General Procedure.
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a. Select the Print icon.
b. Select Save.
c. Select OK.
A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC.
NOTE: If you can't print the above screen:
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At the bottom left corner of the CONSULT PC screen click on Start.
In the Administrator window select My Computer.
In the My Computer screen select Local Disc (C).
In the Local Disc (C) screen select Consult III folder.
In the Consult III screen/folder select ApplicationData folder.
In the ApplicationData screen/folder select PrintImages folder.
When the file was saved, it was automatically given a file name using the
current date and time. Select and print the file/screen image that you want.
NOTE: If you saved a copy of the screen in Figure 10 and need to print it
at a later date, you can find it in the following file location:
NOTE: During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems. DTCs
must be erased from all systems.
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Erase DTCs from all systems
22. Click on the "Home" icon (top left corner of the C-III screen).
23. Wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in progress" message to clear (picture not shown).
24. Select the detected VI from the list (see Figure 12 ).
25. Select Connect (see Figure 12 ).
26. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
27. Select the correct Vehicle Name and Model Year from the list (see Figure 13 for
example).
28. Select (see Figure 13 ).
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29. Make sure the correct vehicle is displayed (see Figure 14 for example).
30. Select Confirm (see Figure 14 ).
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31. Select Diagnosis (see Figure 14 ).
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32. Wait for System Call to complete and CAN Diagnosis to reach 51% (see Figure 16 for
example).
When the CAN diagnosis reaches 51%, the process icons in the Process Guide Area at
the top of the screen will light (become enabled).
33. When the icons light, click on the "Final Check" icon.
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34. CAN diagnosis will run again. When it reaches 51% and the icons light, click on
the "Duplication Test" icon.
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35. When the screen in Figure 18 appears, click on All Erase.
36. Click on Yes (see Figure 18 ).
37. Use the scroll bar to scroll down the page and make sure all DTCs are erased (see
Figure 18 ).
 For any DTCs that do not erase: diagnose, perform repairs, and erase DTCs.
 Refer to the Service Manual as needed.
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Reprogramming is finished. Continue with the Procedure below.
38. Close C-III, and then turn the ignition OFF.
39. Make sure the throttle is released and your foot is NOT pressing either the brake
or clutch (M/T) pedal.
40. Operate the ignition as shown in Figure 19 .
OFF 10 seconds > ON 2 seconds > OFF 10 seconds > ON 2 Seconds > OFF 10 seconds
NOTE: For Hybrid vehicles, ignition ON = dash warning lights ON and the
"READY" light OFF.
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 The above ignition cycle will reset ECM self learned Data.
41. Start the engine and check the idle speed.
 If idle speed is too low, perform Idle Air Volume Learning (IAVL). See the
appropriate Service Manual (ESM) for this procedure.
42. Test drive the vehicle; make sure it is operating correctly and the Check Engine
light is OFF.
 If the Check Engine light comes ON; diagnose, repair, and erase DTCs.
NOTE: For Hybrid vehicles, skip to step 42 .
NOTE: If the engine will not idle, hold the engine RPM at about 2000, then
slowly bring it down to an idle. IAVL can now be performed.
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